How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Fremont Junior High School | Shepherd Junior High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Mesa, AZ | Mesa, AZ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 822 | 581 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.9:1 | 20.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 33.9% | 24.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Fremont Junior High School | Shepherd Junior High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,121 | $12,121 |
| District | Mesa Public Schools | Mesa Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Fremont Junior High School | Shepherd Junior High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48.3% | 62.1% |
| African American | 4.5% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37.6% | 27.9% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Multiracial | 4.5% | 4.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Fremont Junior High School | Shepherd Junior High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 338:1 | 316:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 41.5% | 37.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 135 | 40 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.